As reported in the Chronicle today, Newcastle are hopeful of holding on to Townsend – with the player understood to be happy on Tyneside and convinced the Magpies can bounce back at the first time of asking after relegation from the Premier League.

But our sources in the North-West have indicated there has been no approach from Manchester City at this stage and reports in the Liverpool Echo have now stated there is “no interest” from Anfield in the England international.

They say that Townsend is not on Jurgen Klopp’s wish-list even though the Londoner does have a clause in his contract that could trigger a summer exit.

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Townsend had commented on the future and working with Rafa Benitez back in May when he said: “Obviously it’s no secret how well the manager did towards the end of last season, how well he got us playing.

“And also how he got me playing well as well and getting me back to the form I’ve shown. I’m delighted he’s signed on for the next three years.”

Townsend was also voted as the player Newcastle fans would least like to leave the club this summer in a recent Chronicle poll.